A must see! Frederic Church built and developed a gorgeous 250 acre estate. Everything is beautiful. 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 From the website: The main house at Olana, sited impressively at the top of a long slope, is a unique mixture of Victorian architectural elements and Middle-Eastern decorative motifs. Frederic Church worked… Read More »
Ingredients 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt 4 6 -ounce salmon fillets (about 1 1/4 inches thick) 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cut… Read More »
Ingredients 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 12 ounces brown mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 c. sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 (14.5 oz) can Cannelini Beans, drained and rinsed… Read More »
Here is my own personal Washington State 2016 Election voters’ guide… President Not Hillary Clinton. The only person with a real chance at beating her is Trump. It’s his only virtue, but it’s enough. Don’t let these criminals into the White House again. Anything that can be said against Trump is even more true of… Read More »
This dish is a satisfying vegetarian meal complete with spinach, beans and polenta, inspired by classic Spanish flavors. Note: Look for smoked paprika with other specialty spices; it’s available in three varieties: sweet, bittersweet and hot. Sweet is the most versatile, but if you like a little bit of heat, choose the hot variety. You… Read More »
Always make more salad dressing than you’ll need. It takes no longer to mix a big batch, and it means tomorrow night’s salad will be ready in minutes. This recipe makes enough vinaigrette for three large salads. Ingredients SERVINGS: MAKES 1½ CUPS • 1 small shallot, finely chopped • ¾ cup olive oil • ¼… Read More »
Ingredients Makes about 1 cup • 1 small shallot, chopped • ¾ cup olive oil • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard • 1 teaspoon honey • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation • Purée shallot, oil, lemon juice, mustard, and honey in a blender until smooth; season with… Read More »
Make this once with measuring spoons and cups; the next time, just eyeball it, adjusting any or all of the ingredients to suit your palate. Then you can call it your classic. Ingredients SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT ½ CUP • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 2 teaspoons Dijon… Read More »
This recipe follows the Spanish and Portuguese tradition of pairing mild white fish with full-flavored cured sausage—just a bit gives the whole dish a rich, smoky flavor. Make it a meal: Enjoy with steamed green beans and roasted potatoes tossed with thyme and coarse salt. INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped… Read More »
I love Pentatonix. They are inspirational, fascinating, inventive and produce gorgeous music as well as wonderful videos. But they don’t give Kirstin the lead often enough, nor do they give her enough face time on the videos. Here are the videos that feature Kirstin. Perfume Medley Say Something Rather Be Kirstie was featured more frequently… Read More »